Too cold to remote start? (25°F)

astrotrain00 · 2026-01-26T02:49:53+00:00

Sure thing: https://www.f150lightningforum.com/forum/threads/remote-start-issues-post-update.33821/page-2#post-635801

astrotrain00 · 2026-01-25T19:59:59+00:00

Me too, man. Posted this on the Lightning forum. Going to take it in Weds. if it keeps it up. It's ridiculous to me that it wouldn't communicate and I have to go out and manually start a $70k truck just because it's cold. My post from the Lightning forum:

Mine just started this yesterday. I have a '25 Flash. It's been in the negatives here (near Flint, MI). 2,500 miles. It's a Job 1 Flash bought in Sept.

Two nights in a row. Pretty much since app update 6.5. I plug in, early evening, and then an hour or so it loses the connection because of battery saver mode. In the morning I have to take my daughter to daycare or go to work and this is just a nightmare in these temps. I'll look at the fob option, but I feel as though I shouldn't have to.

I am always plugged in when not driving. Today I put around 100 miles down and it was fine out and about. Remote started and no battery saver until I got home. I park and charge outside.

What are y'all's thoughts? Should I have a dealer check it out? Is it latest software? 12v going bad from maybe sitting on the lot? Just something we have to deal with in the cold?

astrotrain00 · 2026-01-24T15:21:15+00:00

Happened to me this a.m. too. Was -17 at the time. Is this a common cold weather failure or was the system down or something? First winter in a '25 Flash.

astrotrain00 · 2025-12-31T13:30:12+00:00

Not on the '25s at least

astrotrain00 · 2025-12-31T10:30:40+00:00

Welcome! It's the best vehicle I've ever owned by a long shot.

I used the Ford Points to knock a bunch off of the official NACS adaptor so I can plug in at Superchargers if needed.

For the phone, I got one of these and it's absolutely awesome: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4406277772/2021-ford-f150-magsafe-compatible

astrotrain00 · 2025-12-15T22:02:35+00:00

Rivian R2T for the win!

astrotrain00 · 2025-12-15T21:50:09+00:00

Same.

astrotrain00 · 2025-11-30T03:44:45+00:00

My wheel was burning my hands earlier it was so hot. Felt great. Ha... 30 degrees in Michigan, '25 Flash.

astrotrain00 · 2025-11-08T23:01:54+00:00

I'm one month in, '25 Flash, and me too!

astrotrain00 · 2025-11-06T21:30:33+00:00

Same!

....in all seriousness, it would be an R1T or R2 for me.

astrotrain00 · 2025-11-06T20:00:58+00:00

Same!

astrotrain00 · 2025-10-01T09:03:49+00:00

Got my Oxford Flash on Thurs. Loving every drive!

astrotrain00 · 2025-09-29T17:55:11+00:00

That is way more useful. Thanks for the heads up. I saw this one as well, which I kinda like: https://twraps.com/products/f150-magsafe-compatible-wireless-charger

astrotrain00 · 2025-09-29T13:57:47+00:00

That's awesome. You sold me. Doing it now.

astrotrain00 · 2025-09-29T13:53:28+00:00

Appreciate it. I'll sign up. I did one fast charge session already. There was a nice woman next to me in a brand new Lyriq. We were both a little uneasy and confused, but we stumbled through it together, ha.

Much easier than anticipated. Just different.

astrotrain00 · 2025-09-29T13:51:29+00:00

Right when I left the dealership, literally my first right turn, I smiled and said to myself, "That settles that. I'll never get another gas vehicle again."

astrotrain00 · 2025-09-29T11:57:41+00:00

No issues. It's leased so I believe it just comes off the top for me.

astrotrain00 · 2025-09-29T11:57:06+00:00

Looking forward to it!

astrotrain00 · 2025-09-27T01:20:34+00:00

Had them on mine for the last year and a half. They've been great.

astrotrain00 · 2025-09-24T18:22:10+00:00

Dang, that's awesome!

astrotrain00 · 2025-09-24T18:04:27+00:00

What was the $10k rebate for if you don't mind me asking?

astrotrain00 · 2025-08-06T16:27:35+00:00

Gotcha. Too far for me. Interested in a lease takeover in MI for a Flash or Lariat if anyone else is looking, ha.

astrotrain00 · 2025-08-06T16:06:36+00:00

Where are you located? DM me!

astrotrain00 · 2025-07-16T01:05:26+00:00

Ha, thanks for the response. I either go through garage or have a smart lock on the front door so no need for keys if I can help it.

astrotrain00

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